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Live from day to day

The Rev. Chuck Griffith

Religion Columnist

Live from day to day

Can you believe that summer is almost over? In a couple

of weeks the 1998-99 school year will begin. It seems

just yesterday most of us were planning for our summer

vacations and activities.

Now all those things are almost over. Time seems to

fly. This is especially true when we live for events rather

than enjoying each day of our journey. Too often an event

comes and goes, then we realize that days, weeks, and years

have passed while we looked toward the event.

For instance, remember the announcement that

Atlanta would host the 1996 Olympics? For years our whole

region planned and prepared for those few weeks. The 1996

Olympics came and have now been over for almost two years.

At this time there are more days separating us from the

Olympics of 1996 than are between us and the dawning of a new

millennium.

Instead of going from event to event we should make

the most of life from day to day.

How can we make the most of each day? Realize that

you have been given today as a gift to be opened, as a path to

be explored. Treat each day as a fine piece of heirloom

china rather than a disposable paper plate. Make the most of

each day. Guard against the temptation of spending the day on

the "eat, drink and be merry" philosophy. Rather, invest each day.

Here are some investment tips:

1. Take time to know God personally ("Today is the day

of salvation").

2. Spend quality time with your family.

3. Develop meaningful friendships.

4. Make a conscious effort to balance work and leisure.

Learn to enjoy each day God gives you, not just the

scattered events of life. You only have today. Make the most of it.

"Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain

a heart of wisdom." (Psalm 90:12)

Chuck Griffith is pastor of Fayette Assembly of God,

1144 Ga. Highway 92 South in Fayetteville, 770-719-0322.

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